Today, Tia shares 7 key ways for you to prioritize self care. She wants to help you become more balanced so you can become a better boss, a better parent, a better spouse, a better friend, etc.

Everywhere you look, there is negative news and content, and it’s getting increasingly difficult to escape negative information. How can you become more resilient? How can you bring in some positivity and amusement into your life? Life has ups and life has downs. It’s an incredible and sometimes challenging journey. Learn how to prioritize laughter and enjoy the funny events and incidents in life.

Science has proven there is a clear correlation between the choices we make and the way we feel. Getting the right amount of sleep, meditating, finding humor, eating healthy, moving more, continuing to learn, and living your life with purpose all lead to happiness. If you take these actions you will find yourself in a happier place, even in difficult times.

The death of George Floyd has created an environment where long standing issues are stronger and more aligned. With the help of social media we are able to connect and support one another like never before. By showing compassion, participating in conversations, supporting the healing of yourself and others, and helping the #blacklivesmatter cause you too can show up and support #blacklivesmatter and humanity as a whole.

Google, Slack, Facebook and Amazon all announced that employees had the option to work from home through the end of 2020. In doing this, they gave their employees autonomy and showed that they trust their employees which both positively impact work outcomes. Additionally, through this work model, cross-team and cross-functional collaboration has been observed.

During times of uncertainty, the challenges you are facing can seem overwhelming. To cope with this, you can create a coping toolbox to help you navigate these times. These tools include acceptance, practicing movement and relaxation techniques, and using the coping scale to check in on yourself.

Whether you are currently leading a virtual team or are a member of one, human connection is imperative. Each person is working in a different physical environment, with individual challenges and opportunities. The leader and team members can create connection, even while physically apart. These strategies to bring you closer together.

With all the time everyone is currently spending at home, it is important to do things to promote your happiness. Some ways to do this include reading a book you enjoy, creating a vision board, or listening to music that boosts your mood. You can also connect with others while practicing social distancing or work on learning something new.

In our ever changing world, it isn’t uncommon to feel like things are out of your control. It is important to take the necessary steps to stay strong and bounce back during these tough times. By taking care of yourself physically and emotionally, finding humor in things, finding an emotional outlet, being optimistic, and remaining calm under pressure we can become more resilient.

Human connection is the number one predictor of happiness. With the isolation many are feeling during this time, it is important for leaders to find ways to connect with their staff one-on-one. Leaders should offer opportunities for learning, give specific positive feedback, keep staff updated on the progress of the organization, and encourage them to limit their news and social media exposure. In doing these things, leaders can continue to cultivate a positive and happy work environment even during these difficult times.